Gender and PSEA Assistant at Unified Culture Promotion Foundation

PROJECT-BACKGROUND

The proposed six months project aims to provide immediate, life-saving health and nutrition services to vulnerable conflict-affected populations during the lean season in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere LGAs of Borno State. The intervention, implemented by a consortium of CBI and UNICPF will respond to worsening health and nutrition conditions among children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and other at-risk groups, driven by seasonal food insecurity, recurrent flooding, protracted conflict, and the deterioration of basic services. Through integrated health and nutrition outreach, mobile medical teams, health facility support, and community-based case management, this project seeks to reduce malnutrition, prevent disease outbreaks, and mitigate mortality during the lean season. Implemented over six months.

To support the successful implementation of her NHF-OCHA project, UNICPF is seeking qualified and dedicated candidates for the position below.

Location: Gwoza, Borno State

Department: Human Resource and Administration

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description for the Role of a Gender/Protection Officer

Gender Mainstreaming and Protection

• Ensure gender-sensitive approaches are integrated into all projects.
• Conduct gender analysis and assessments to inform programming
• Provide technical support on gender-related issues to project teams.

PSEA Implementation and Compliance

• Develop and implement PSEA policies within the organization.
• Conduct awareness sessions for staff, partners, contractors, sub-contractors, volunteers, incentive workers, partners and community members/participants on PSEAH principles.
• Ensure safe and confidential reporting mechanisms for PSEA cases.

Training and Capacity Building

• Organize training sessions for staff and stakeholders on gender equality and PSEAH
• Support project teams in integrating gender and PSEAH considerations into their activities

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track gender and PSEAH indicators across different donor-funded projects
• Prepare reports on gender and PSEAH activities
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements regarding gender and PSEAH

Community Engagement and Advocacy

• Work with local communities and stakeholders to raise awareness on gender-based violence and PSEA
• Facilitate referrals for survivors of Gender-based Violence and Exploitation.
• Collaborate with local service providers to strengthen protection mechanisms

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
• INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
• RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions..

Languages: Proficiency in English, Hausa and other dialects is an added advantage.

Note: Women and Persons Living with Disability (PLWDs) are strongly advised to apply.